I Remember: Lessons from the Youngest Child

Fiona McMillin (’26) shares reflections on being the youngest sibling. “The teasing I endured taught me not to take life too seriously, that there is always someone waiting to make me laugh.”

Formula Is Evil

Writer and tutor Kwesi Kwakye (’26) gives advice to storytellers. “Create and splay your ideas onto a page like a child. After it’s on that page, then you can begin dissecting it like a scientist.”

Motivations for art

An anonymous Learning Center student muses on our motivations to create art. “…you must possess “some need,” some itch to express yourself, even if the music only reaches your ears, even if the poem is only read with your eyes.”

Dealing with your inner critic

Katherine Nachtrab (’26), a visual and fiber artist, reflects on how to remain creative in spite of inner criticism.

Getting Started on Writing a Story

Adelyn Mazak (’27) gives specific tips and prompts for tackling a fictional story.